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Yellow flakes coming out from scalp

2017-05-03 16:56:46
I had redness on my scalp which later on reduced and now when I shampoo I get yellow flakes from my scalp. Pls suggest how to cure this
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Hi Thanks for your query.You  could be having some form of severe dandruff or psoriasis. Consult on practo consult direct with clinical photos.

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